Interview With Nicholas Meregali: 2014 Best Purple Belt In The World
Jun 18, 2014BJJEE
The best purple belt in the world is Nicholas Meregali from Alliance. The young phenom has come very close to accomplishing the Jiu-Jitsu grand slam at purple belt (that Keenan...
Watch Edwin Najmi Flying Triangle Nicholas Meregali At Worlds Purple Belt Open Weight Final
May 31, 2014BJJEE
Edwin Najmi is a student of Romulo Barral who is know for his triangles and footlocks. After having come 2nd in his weight division, Edwin came back stronger in the Open Weight. He met...
After Double Gold At Europeans Purple Belt, Nicholas Meregali Repeats His Performance At 2014 Pans!
Mar 14, 2014BJJEE
We have a new male adult purple belt open class champion: Alliance’s Nicholas Meregali is the adult male open class champion. The purple belt phenom who was promoted late last...
Fabio Gurgel Analyses Meregali, cites ‘self-confidence’ and says: ‘Commercial strategy’
Apr 05, 2024BJJEE
In a recent episode of the “Connect Cast” podcast, Alliance’s leader and Jiu-Jitsu luminary, Fábio Gurgel, shared his insights on Nicholas Meregali, a standout figure in today’s...
UFC Fightpass 6: Craig Jones Submits Lovato Jr in 1 min, Meregali Wins by RNC
Mar 04, 2024BJJEE
During the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6, a series of thrilling no-gi super fights captivated the audience. The event kicked off with an intense match between Ronaldo Junior and Kody Steele. Ronaldo...
What Is The Meregali Sweep In BJJ?
Feb 20, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
IBJJF Changes Rules With Focus On Transgender Athletes & The Meregali Incident
Jan 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) has announced a series of updates to the rules governing major Jiu-Jitsu competitions worldwide. These updates include modifications to...
Fabricio Werdum Talks Pena’s Performance Against Meregali: “He Has To Wake Up”
Dec 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent episode of the “Nem vi me” podcast, hosted by the renowned Fabricio Werdum, the UFC fighter and Jiu-Jitsu black belt Jailton Malhadinho shared their insights on the UFC Fight Pass...
Gordon Ryan: “No One Outside Of New Wave Will Come Close To Meregali In The Coming Years”
Dec 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali has been tearing it up in no-gi tournaments ever since he started training no-gi (which wasn’t even that long ago)… And now, Gordon Ryan is saying that no one outside of...
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 Results: Meregali & Rodriguez Steal The Show
Dec 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 event, held on December 11th, turned out to be an evening of exciting Jiu-Jitsu matches… Here are the full results! NICHOLAS MEREGALI BEATS FELIPE PENA...
Will Gordon Ryan Compete in the Gi? Meregali Reveals His Teammate’s Plans & Sends a Warning: ‘He Will Finish Everyone’
Aug 23, 2023BJJEE
Gordon Ryan, widely recognized as the leading figure in the grappling world, is considering a transition to competing in Jiu-Jitsu with a gi. This potential shift was hinted at by his friend and...
Meregali Doubles Down on Melqui Galvao: ‘Better to Give Your Son St**oids Since Childhood’
Jun 06, 2023BJJEE
In April, Jiu-Jitsu champions Nicholas Meregali and Melqui Galvão (Mica Galvao’s father and coach) engaged in a heated exchange on social media, which caused a stir in the Jiu-Jitsu community...
Make Your opponents Fly With The Meregali Sweep
May 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali is a 2x IBJJF World Champion, loved for his constantly dynamic and aggressive BJJ game. One of the aspects of that game is his great Open Guard – and one of the sweeps from Open...
Marinho Talks Upcoming Match With Meregali: “I Can Get The Job Done”
May 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Pedro Marinho will take on Nicholas Meregali on May 18, in a Who’s Number One (WNO) gi match. It’s a 15-minute submission-only bout… And Marinho is looking forward to it! He spoke...
Gordon Ryan Blasts IBJJF Hypocrisy For Meregali DQ: ‘They Let Cyborg Slap Me in the Face for 9:59’
Dec 14, 2021BJJEE
The 2021 IBJJF World Championship was nothing less than superb, with heaps of athletes putting their best performance on the line. You can see the full results here. However, the eagerly expected...
Pena & Meregali Exchange Words on Social Media Ahead of “BJJBET” Match
Jul 11, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The long-awaited match between Felipe Pena and Nicholas Meregali will finally take place in the main event of the second BJJBET edition, on August 1st. And wouldn’t you know it – the two...
IBJJF Worlds 2017: Meregali Dethrones Lo, Musameci Brings First Title To Non Brazilian In a Decade
Jun 05, 2017BJJEE
Another IBJJF World Championships are behind us. The prestigious brazilian jiu-jitsu championship saw the first non american winner of a category since 2007! While Buchecha asserted his...
Who Can Stop Craig Jones? His Most Dangerous Matchups
Apr 12, 2026BJJEE
Few names in modern no-gi grappling carry the weight of Craig Jones. The Australian black belt under Lachlan Giles has spent nearly a decade dismantling world-class opponents with innovative...
Vagner Rocha To Challenge Andrew Tackett For UFC BJJ Welterweight Title
Mar 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Vagner Rocha is set to challenge Andrew Tackett for the UFC BJJ welterweight title in the main event of UFC BJJ 7, scheduled for April 2, 2026. Despite the card already featuring two additional title...
Michael Pixley Promoted To BJJ Black Belt After Dominant No Gi Worlds Win
Dec 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Michael Pixley has been promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt after winning gold in the brown belt super-heavyweight division at the IBJJF No Gi World Championship 2025. The promotion came...
Mica Galvão Breaks Silence on PED Past — His Warning to the Next Generation of BJJ
Aug 20, 2025BJJEE
Brazilian jiu-jitsu prodigy Mica Galvão is finally speaking out in detail about the PED violation that shook the grappling world and stalled his rapid ascent. In the new FloGrappling documentary...
MMA Analyst Explains How UFC Will Take Over BJJ
Jul 17, 2025BJJEE
UFC’s Next Frontier: Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu the Next Target? In a recent commentaryInterview, respected MMA analyst Luke Thomas offered a compelling look at the shifting landscape of combat...
Top BJJ Tournaments to Watch in 2025
May 04, 2025BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sports an astronomical growing rate, making it one of the fastest- progressing combat and martial arts around the globe. The technical nature of the sport; with its tactical...
Victor Hugo Announces Return To Gi Competition: “The Comeback Is Ready”
Mar 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Victor Hugo has just revealed a new custom gi featuring his signature Big Man Flow nickname… Signaling his long-awaited return to gi competition! As one of the top ultra-heavyweight competitors...
